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'''Liberia''' (officially the '''Republic of Liberia''') is a small nation in Western [[Africa]], bordering [[Sierra Leone]], [[Guinea]], and [[Côte d'Ivoire]]. Liberia was founded in 1842 by the [[United States]] government, as a homeland for freed [[African-American]] slaves. Liberia gained full independence from the United States on July 26, 1847.
'''Liberia''' (officially the '''Republic of Liberia''') is a small nation in Western [[Africa]], bordering [[Sierra Leone]], [[Guinea]], and [[Côte d'Ivoire]]. Liberia was founded in 1842 by the [[United States]] government, as a homeland for freed [[African-American]] slaves. Liberia gained full independence from the United States on July 26, 1847. Its capital city, Monrovia, is the only foreign city named for a U.S. president, [[James Monroe]].
==People==
==People==
*Work force: Agriculture--70%; industry--15%; services--2%. Unemployment is 80% in the formal sector.
*Work force: Agriculture--70%; industry--15%; services--2%. Unemployment is 80% in the formal sector.
==Government and Politicaal Conditions==
==Government and Political Conditions==
Liberia has a bicameral legislature consisting of 64 representatives and 30 senators. Historically, the executive branch heavily influenced the legislature and judicial system, the latter being largely dysfunctional for now. The 2005 election placed a spectrum of political personalities in the legislature, most for six-year terms. Senior senators were elected for nine-year terms. Party structures remain weak, and politics continues to be personality-driven.
Liberia has a bicameral legislature consisting of 64 representatives and 30 senators. Historically, the executive branch heavily influenced the legislature and judicial system, the latter being largely dysfunctional for now. The 2005 election placed a spectrum of political personalities in the legislature, most for six-year terms. Senior senators were elected for nine-year terms. Party structures remain weak, and politics continues to be personality-driven.